Teaneck

Teaneck is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, created on 19 February 1895. Its name comes from the Dutch phrase "Tiene Neck", meaning "neck of willows", and the area is located at a transportation crossroads. Since its 1965 school desegregation, Teaneck has become known as a diverse town. In 2010, Teaneck had a population of 39,776 people, with 53.33% being white, 26.69% African-American, 9.11% Asian, 6.04% other races, and 3.48% multiracial; 16.53% of the population is Hispanic.